Vice President, Finance

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area Full time

**VP, Finance**

**Reports To**: CFO (dotted line to CEO)

**Division**: Finance

**Terms of Employment**: Full-time, permnanet

**Location**: 155 Bermondsey Road, Toronto ON. Habitat GTA deploys a hybrid working environment, asking staff to come onsite once (1) per week at minimum.

**The Opportunity**

Against the greatest level of housing inequality in the country, Habitat GTA is poised for considerable growth and change and requires an entrepreneurial, energetic, and passionate financial leader to join the organization at this critical juncture.

Balance of responsibilities between the CFO and VP, Finance will evolve over the first twelve to eighteen months. Initially, the VP, Finance focus will be on the operations and re-engineering of the finance department. Ultimately, as part of the transition to CFO, the role will assume responsibility for all areas. They will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations as Habitat GTA continues to enhance its build capacity.

This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well-respected organization. Position also provides opportunity to interact with other financial professionals from Habitat Affiliates across North America and from partner organizations in the real estate development, financial and other sectors.

**Your Impact**

Subject to refinement based on the skills and experience of the successful incumbent, the immediate priority areas of focus for the VP, Finance include:
**Primary Immediate Responsibilities**
- Analyze and present financial reports, including those presented to the Board of Directors, in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; compile financial reporting materials, and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting both internally and externally (ie. With Habitat for Humanity Canada, outside lenders and partners).
- Lead the annual audit process
- Lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the CFO, EVP, Operations and CEO; administer and review all financial plans, KPIs and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team and board of directors abreast of the organization’s financial status.
- Understand the Enterprise Risk Management process and reporting system, introducing continuous improvement for enhanced decision making
- Develop and implement appropriate efficient accounting, status reporting, internal controls and auditing systems. Evaluate the underlying financial information systems and, introduce and leverage new systems and processes, where appropriate, for most streamlined and efficient financial operations
- Collaborate with the EVP, Real Estate and the Director, Construction, on evaluating and identifying strategies to maximize the cost effectiveness of our builds.
- Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices
- Provide leadership and mentoring to staff and volunteers, as appropriate, to foster an environment of problem solving, collaboration, efficiency, and improved business practices

**Evolving Responsibilities**
- Support ongoing strategic direction setting through enterprise-wide financial modelling incorporating the complexity of multiple capital projects, land acquisition, project financing, mortgage management, and parallel retail and office operations.
- Act as prime relationship to banks/lenders for all financing requirements: construction loans, term loans, equipment loans, mortgages
- Seek, negotiate, structure and monitor all debt that best suit project requirements and overall organizational financial health and stability
- Lead the innovation around modifications to Habitat GTA’s homeownership model and mortgage financing to maximize benefits to homeowners while ensuring the long-term sustainability and impact of the organization.
- Manage Habitat homeowner mortgages and all associated licenses, liabilities, and obligations.
- In the context of understanding the complexities of the Habitat business model, manage organizational cash flow, modeling and forecasting

**Ongoing Responsibilities**

The VP, Finance will share with the CFO multiple ongoing responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

- Provide insightful research and analysis to leadership to aid in decision making. Make recommendations to management on financing, debt and the financial sustainability of projects.
- Contribute as a member of the senior leadership team of the organization.
- Represent Habitat for Humanity GTA as a Brand Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles
- Remain abreast of, participate and model the organization’s Health and Safety Program

**What You Bring**
- A CPA professional accounting designation
- At least 7-10 years of overall professional finance and operational experience
- Exposure to real estate development and proje



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